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Army Repeats A Bad Mistake...the army keeps hiring incompetent and corrupt companies like KBR (the company whose neglect led to repeated electrocutions of American soldiers in barracks they maintained)

More interesting news about the vote in Harris County...the Harris County results in BOTH primaries seem to reflect what Howard Dean has been saying: it isn't that there's an anti-Democrat feeling in the country, but rather an anti-establishment/incumbent feeling which will affect Republicans as well as Democrats

Rick Perry is Polling in Houston...and in the process spreading lies like a typical Republican. Why do Republicans lie so much? Because the truth contradicts their extremist beliefs

Biodiesel is an American produced fuel that is cleaner than traditional diesel. Up to B20 (a 20% blend of biodiesel and traditional diesel) any diesel engine, car or truck, can run on it. Above B20, some older engines may have problems but newer diesel engines should be ok. Here are some gas stations selling biodiesel near Houston:

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Galleria Area Democrats Monthly MeetingDate: Tuesday March 9, 2010Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the second Tuesday.Type: Meeting (Public)Location: Los Tios Restaurant, 9527 Westheimer @ TanglewildeJoin Galleria Area Democrats at their monthly meeting at Los Tios Restaurant, 9527 Westheimer @ Tanglewilde, from 7-9 pm. Food and drink will be served before and during the meeting. Contact Janice Weiss for more information at 713-532-4418 or janicerosew@yahoo.com

Bay Area New Democrats Monthly MeetingDate: Wednesday March 10, 2010Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the second Wednesday.Type: Appointment (Public)Location: Harris County Courthouse Bay Area Annex, 16603 Buccaneer, Houston 77062BAND meets at 7 pm every second Wed. of the month at the Harris County Courthouse Bay Area Annex at 16603 Buccaneer, Houston, 77062 in the second floor courtroom. The meeting begins at 7 pm with a guest speaker, the club business meeting follows. Contact Don Rhorer for more information at 281-488-5046 or email drhorer99@earthlink.net

Alief Democrats Monthly MeetingDate: Thursday March 11, 2010Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the second Thursday.Type: Meeting (Public)Location: Benny's Mexican Restaurant, Westheimer and Eldridge, HoustonMonthly meeting of the Alief Democrats is changed to the second Thursday of each month. Come early ( 6:00 or 6:30 ) if you wish to eat early-great Mexican food. PLEASE NOTE! WE ARE NO LONGER MEETING ON SATURDAY MORNING. For more information e-mail lhatlen@aol.com or call 281 493 3107.

Neighborhood Democrats of Galveston Co. MeetingDate: Monday March 15, 2010Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the third Monday.Type: Appointment (Public)Location: Peppers Steak and Seafood, I-45 @ FM 518, League CityNeighborhood Democrats of Galveston County will meet on the third Monday of each month (except Dec.), 7:00 PM, at Peppers Steak and Seafood on I 45 Northbound @ FM 518 in the Kroger shopping center. The street address is 220 Gulf Fwy. S., League City. If you wish to eat come early. No purchase necessary. The website is www.neighborhooddemocrats.org

River Oaks Area Democratic (ROAD) Women Monthly MeetingDate: Tuesday March 16, 2010Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.Type: Club Event (Public)Location: St. Stephens Church, West Alabama at Woodhead, Houston, TexasJoin the legendary River Oaks Area Democratic (R.O.A.D.) Women at their monthly meeting every third Tuesday at St. Stephens Church, located at West Alabama and Woodhead. Social interaction, including refreshments, begins at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Contact roadway@roadwomen.com for more information.

East End Democrats Monthly MeetingDate: Tuesday March 16, 2010Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.Type: Meeting (Public)Location: 708 Telephone Rd., Houston,TX 77023East End Democrats, a Democratic club focusing on the area east of downtown, North of the Gulf Fwy, west of the East Loop and south of Buffalo Bayou, meets the third Tuesday of each month at bohemeo\'s, an art/coffee bar. bohemeo\'s is located just 2 miles south of downtown 708 Telephone Rd. inside the Tlaquepaque Plaza.Coming south on I 45 from DT, take the Cullen exit, turn left on to Cullen, go to Leeland, take a right. After crossing Lockwood take a right onto Tlaquepaque Plaza....go through the arch way and you\'re here!!!!If your coming north on I 45 take the Elgin/Lockwood exit, take a right on Lockwood, before you cross Leeland/Telephone, take a right into The Plaza...you\'ll know when you see the big pink outdoor stage!For more information e-mail judy.craft@gmail.com.

Harris County Young Democrats General MeetingDate: Tuesday March 23, 2010Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the fourth Tuesday.Type: Meeting (Public)Location: 1135 Oxford Hall, Houston TX 77008A group of young progressives (ages 14-40) from all walks of life who are unified in dedication to social justice. We meet monthly to discuss political issues and elections, as well as to volunteer for local campaigns and fundraise for local charities.

Harris County Young Democrats Happy HourDate: Friday March 26, 2010Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the last Friday.Type: Happy Hour (Public)Location: Ernie's on Banks, 1010 Banks St. @ Montrose, Houston, TXCome and meet fellow Young Democrats at our monthly Happy Hour Social. Be sure to bring a friend, or two, or three even! For more info, please contact Conrad at hcyd.webmaster@gmail.com.

Sharpstown Democrats Club Monthly MeetingDate: Saturday March 27, 2010Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the last Saturday.Type: Club Event (Public)Location: Bayland Park Community Center, 6400 BissonnetJoin the Sharpstown Democrats for their monthly meeting every 4th Saturday of the month at the Bayland Park Community Center located at 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas. Contact Joyce Akins for info at 713-270-1318 or joyce_akins@hotmail.com.

Cy-Fair Area Democratic ClubDate: Thursday April 1, 2010Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmRepeat: This event repeats every month on the first Thursday.Type: Appointment (Public)Location: Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr., Houston, TxStreet: 3055 Bear Creek DriveCity/State/Zip: Houston, TX 77084Join Cy-Fair Area Democrats on the first Thursday of every month. 6:30 p.m.--Meet and Greet; the program begins at 7:00 p.m. Most meetings wrap before 8:30 p.m. The meetings are held at Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr, Houston, TX 77084. For further information contact John Brewer at cyfairdems@gmail.com or john.brewer1023@att.net or call281-794-5208.